Dodgers staff showed Reece outfielder Matt Kemp's bats and first baseman James Loney's helmets. He got a batting-practice baseball and took a seat on the dugout bench where manager Joe Torre usually hangs out during games.

He was overwhelmed, and a little nervous, his mother said.

"I'm not nervous," Reece said, smiling.

The family was invited to join the Dodgers through Glendale civic groups and connections through the Glendale Police Department.

The family invited Officer Shawn Sholtis, of the department's K-9 unit, to join them for batting practice and the game.

"He's been an amazing new friend in all of our lives," Jason LoCicero said.

Before taking their seats behind home plate, the family took one last glance around the stadium. They wondered if, years from now, Reece would remember his hunger for Dodger dogs or the athletes and environment around him.

"In 25 years, he's going to be playing on the field," Natalia LoCicero said. "This is something that's super special."

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Donations to the family can be made to Reece's Medical Fund and sent to 4455 Arden Drive in El Monte, CA 91731.